Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm

Wen Dan Tang

Warm the Gallbladder Decoction

Main Action of Wen Dan Tang
The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to regulate Qi and transform phlegm while clearing the gallbladder and harmonizing the stomach. This TCM Herbal formula is best suited for conditions of gallbladder and stomach disharmony with phlegm heat.

Indications and Symptoms for Wen Dan Tang
dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, indeterminate gnawing hunger, seizures with copious sputum, focal distention in chest, bitter taste in the mouth, slight thirst, bitter taste in the mouth Tongue - greasy yellow coat Pulse - rapid, slippery or wiry

Herbal Ingredients of Wen Dan Tang

Zhu Ru (Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis, Bamboo Shavings)

- 6g. -clear heat and phlegm from the gallbladder and stomach, direct rebel Qi downwards

Zhi Shi (Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii, Immature Fruit of Bitter Orange)

- 6g. -direct rebellious Qi downwards, relieves focal distention

Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome)

- 6g. -dries dampness, expels phlegm, regulate and harmonize middle jiao Qi

Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel, Citrus)

- 9g. -dries dampness, expels phlegm, regulates and harmonizes middle jiao Qi

Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China Root, Poria, Hoelen)

- 4.5g. -tonify spleen Qi, drains dampness, harmonizes middle jiao, calm spirit

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root)

- 3g. -tonify spleen Qi, drain dampness, harmonize middle jiao and calm spirit

Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Fresh Ginger Rhizome)

- 3 -6g. -regulates gallblader and stomach, stops vomiting

Cooking Preparation of Wen Dan Tang
When preparing this natural chinese medicine formula DaZao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae) is usually added. This chinese medicine formula is also available in prepared form.

Additional Information on Wen Dan Tang
This is a very popular chinese medicine Herbal formula which can be used for a variety of disorders as long as there is copious sputum, focal distention of the chest and a bitter taste in the mouth. Wen Dan Tang is a modified version of Er Chen Tang. When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine Herbal formula is able to treat such disorders as chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, chronic hepatitis, neurosis, early stage of schizophrenia, meniere's disease and chronic bronchitis.